What Did the Pope Die Of? The Vatican Releases the Causes of Death

Apr 21, 2025 16:48

The record ends by stating that "The death was confirmed by electro-cardio-anatomical recording" Photo: Tiziana Fabi / AFP/Archivos

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What Did the Pope Die Of? The Vatican Releases the Causes of Death

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